Manchester United vs Liverpool

Manchester United and Liverpool are The Two Biggest and Most Successful Clubs in English Football. Both Clubs have shared 133 Titles between them. United had better stats in the league with 20 Titles to Liverpool’s 19. On the other side, Liverpool is better on the European Stage with 6 Titles to United’s 3. 

The contest between The Red Devils and The Reds is the most vicious fixture in the Premier League. The reason behind this is the clash of well-renowned players and their domestic superiority and conflicts. It is not only a game of Two Popular Clubs but an occasion to preserve the Honour of their respective Business Representatives.

United’s Top Scorer in North-West Derby

A high voltage game like North West Derby where someone who plays the decisive role will always be remembered. Andy Cole is the player who bagged The Most Goals (11) in 23 Appearances against Liverpool. The folks of United can’t forget his remarkable brace in Anfield which gave them a 3-1 Win over The Reds. 

Liverpool’s Top Scorer in North-West Derby

All Time Legend of The Reds Steven Gerrard is the man that Netted the Most Goals (9) over Manchester United. There have been some historic moments made possible by Gerrard, like in 2009 at Old Trafford when Liverpool won 4-1 thanks to his crucial Penalty. Mohammed Salah is another horror story in United’s book that has levelled Gerrard's Nine Goals. Moreover, he can break the Record in the upcoming meeting.

Biggest Defeats in North-West Derby

Every other Rivalry had some biggest Wins and Defeats in the competition. Like in the El Classico, Real Madrid had a Win by 11-1 and also Lost by 6-2. Similarly, ManUtd lashed Liverpool by 6-1 and Defeated from Scouse by 7-1 in 1985.

Head To Head 

North West Derby has been played 151 Times for the Winning cause. Manchester United took the Victories in 68 League Games and Liverpool comes up with 60. In Domestic Cup, Liverpool Beat United on 9 occasions and contrastingly United has 13 Wins. The Scouse not only won more European championships, but they also dominated by 1 Win and 1 Draw when they played United in a European matchup. 

Why Manchester United and Liverpool are Rivals?

Basically, the rivalry began through political differences. The rivalry started once the Manchester Ship Canal was built for trading. For that import-export process, merchants were required some amount to pay dues. While politicians from Liverpool had disagreed over this process. That is the point where the rivalry of North-West Derby began.